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Administrative Coordinator - Periop services, Full Time, on site, Day shift

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about administrative support work you have done.

What they are checking: The posting is an administrative coordinator supporting perioperative services.

On site, Monday to Friday, eight to half past four at Huntley. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the days, the hours, that it is on site, and the location.

What would you do

How do you manage a busy calendar and decide what takes priority?

What they are checking: The posting names managing the calendar and setting meeting priorities.

How do you decide which emails and calls need the director and which do not?

What they are checking: The posting names screening incoming email, mail and calls to assign priority.

How do you handle highly confidential information?

What they are checking: The posting names maintaining security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

How do you write a response on behalf of someone else?

What they are checking: The posting names authoring responses on behalf of the director or department.

About the work

Tell me about preparing materials for senior leadership or a board committee.

What they are checking: The posting names creating materials presented to senior management and board-level committees.

How comfortable are you in PowerPoint and Excel?

What they are checking: The posting requires proficiency in both specifically.

Tell me about organizing an event or a large meeting.

What they are checking: The posting names planning room scheduling, signage, catering, support staff and equipment.

What do you know about how a perioperative department runs?

What they are checking: Supporting periop means understanding a schedule that changes hourly.

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The full job description

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• Position is on-site • 5 days/week M-F • Hours 8am-4:30pm • Proficient in Microsoft products, specifically Powerpoint, Excel and Word The Administrative Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: • Manages calendar; sets meeting priorities; identifies objectives of meetings and identifies materials needed for meeting; • Exercises judgment to ensure appropriate parties attend meeting. Screens incoming email, mail and telephone calls to assign priority to call and/or identify additional resources to manage caller’s need. • Independently plans and executes activities such as room scheduling, signage, catering, support staff and equipment, and preparation and distribution of notifications, in support of projects and meetings as appropriate. • Assists with creation and preparation of materials that are presented to senior management and Board-level committees and subcommittees, particularly power point presentations and printed materials. • Prepares, copies, mails, files documentation accurately and maintains security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information. • Authors responses on behalf of Director or department. • Utilizes appropriate resources within the institution, division and department to manage and complete each assigned task and/or project. • Develops and maintains relationships with all customer and suppliers, especially vendors who support equipment within the department. • Provides support to Division Vice President as needed. • Acts in Secretary role for designated meetings and transcribes meeting content. • Conducts internet research and identifies relevant topics based upon assignment. • Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Education: • Associates Degree or equivalent Experience: • 3 to 5 years of experience in business office with a strong emphasis on database management and customer service. Behavioral Attributes: • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel. • Ability to organize and think independently. • Excellent interpersonal skills Preferred • Bachelor’s degree or business equivalent • 5 years of business experience Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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